Yedingham Priory

Yedingham Priory was a Benedictine priory in North Yorkshire, England dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary.[1] It was home to Benedictine nuns from 1163–1539.[2]

The priory, also known as Little Mareis, was co founded by Helewise de Clere and Roger II de Clere.[3]

References
  1. Rhea, Nicholas (1985). Portrait of the North York Moors.
  2. Spence, Joan and Bill (1981). Mediaeval Monasteries of Yorkshire. Ambo Publications.
  3. Burton, Janet (1999). The Monastic Order in Yorkshire. Cambridge University Press.


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